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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.21, 3,723.99 and 2,210.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.21, 3,723.99 and 2,210.19 is: 3,315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.21 : 3,723.99 = 2,210.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.21/3,723.99 = 2,210.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.21x = 3,723.99 × 2,210.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.21x = 8,230,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230,725.46/2,482.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.89

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